Dietitian referral information
Evidence-based dietetic care for adults with weight and metabolic health concerns, delivered in coordination with the broader treating team.
Appointments are available in person in Unley, Adelaide or via telehealth Australia-wide, with clear communication back to the referring practitioner where appropriate.
Referral details
- Practice name
- Empova Health
- Provider number
- 3138631T
- Referral email
- referrals@empova.com.au
- In-person clinic
- Suite 5/95 King William Rd, Unley SA 5061
1–2 weeks
Typical wait for a first appointment.
We contact the patient
Patients are contacted to schedule an appointment once the referral arrives.
In person or telehealth
Unley, Adelaide clinic or telehealth Australia‑wide.
Refer a patient in three steps.
- 01
Download the referral form
Use our pre-filled referral template.
- 02
Complete the relevant details
Include GP Chronic Condition Management Plan information where applicable.
- 03
Send the referral
Email the completed referral to referrals@empova.com.au.
Prefer to discuss a referral first? Contact the clinic →
Dietetic support for weight and metabolic health.
We see adults referred for the following.
- Weight management
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cardiometabolic health
Nutrition support alongside medical weight-management treatment
Many of the patients we see are on doctor-prescribed weight-management treatment. Dietetic care focuses on maintaining adequate nutrition and protein with a reduced appetite, preserving muscle, and building habits that support long-term outcomes, including if treatment changes or stops. Prescribing and medical management remain with the treating doctor.
Not sure whether a patient is suitable? Contact the clinic →
How patients can access care.
GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
Medicare-rebatable allied health referral for eligible patients.
Private referral (GP or specialist)
Patients can be referred directly outside of Medicare arrangements.
Self-referral
Patients can book directly without a referral for private consultations.
What happens next.
Following referral, the initial consultation includes:
- Review of relevant medical history, medications and investigations
- Assessment of eating patterns, lifestyle and relevant health behaviours
- Exploration of previous nutrition and weight-management approaches
- Identification of key barriers, priorities and factors influencing progress
Personalised nutrition care
Recommendations are developed around the patient’s clinical needs, goals, circumstances and capacity for change, with follow-up arranged as appropriate.
Communication
Keeping referring practitioners informed.
You’ll receive a written report after the initial consultation and at the end of the course of care, plus updates when clinically relevant.
This may include:
- Initial consultation summary
- Relevant clinical findings
- Nutrition priorities and recommendations
- Progress updates where appropriate
Working alongside the healthcare team.
Dietetic care focuses on nutrition and lifestyle interventions, with medical management remaining under the patient’s treating team.
Where appropriate, we work alongside GPs, medical specialists and allied health professionals to support coordinated care and refer patients back for medical review when indicated.
- General Practitioners
- Medical Specialists
- Exercise Physiologists
- Psychologists
Consultation fees & Medicare rebates.
Current consultation fees and rebate information are available on our Consultations page.
View consultation fees →- Medicare rebates may apply for eligible patients referred under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
- Private health rebates may also be available depending on individual cover
- Private consultations are available without a Medicare referral
Refer a patient to Empova Health.
For further information or referral enquiries, please contact the clinic.